Forced induction systems are usually associated with EFi fuel systems, but that doesn’t mean it is the only option. Blow-through carburetors have been around for a while, but still stand to be one of the most misunderstood setups out there. AED, maker of performance racing carburetors has been very interested in this subject lately, making it a goal for 2010 to design one of the best carburetors for these applications.
The goals were simple. Come up with a way to build carburetors for boosted applications that focuses on torque, horsepower, reliability, and drivability. Then learn what tuning adjustments favor these applications.
In just over two months time, AED has is claiming that they have completed their testing. Using their SuperFlow Engine Dyno, AED conducted numerous tests on blow-through engines. The results according to them are ‘simply amazing’ says their website.
By testing a number of different engines with everything from low boost to high boost, E-85, gasoline, and everything in between they assembled their data. They found that traditional carburetion techniques fall short with the boost is turned up. What was needed was a new set of rules oh which to follow when building performance carburetors.
Using what they learned, AED is able to build carburetors for blow-through setups based on almost any of their current products. Doesn’t matter if you need a 1050 Dominator, or a 650 4150, they can help you come up with what you need regardless if you are driving on the street, or racing on the track.
For more info, check out aedperformance.com.